Castopod
Open-source self-hosted platform for managing and distributing podcasts with direct audience engagement through Fediverse, decentralized social features, GDPR-compliant analytics, RSS distribution, promotion tools, monetization options, and Podcasting 2.0 standards.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
France
EUPlatforms
- Self-Hosted
- Cloudron
Features
- Podcast Hosting
Support for ActivityPub- Import/Export OPML Feeds
- Ad-free
- No registration required
- Dark Mode
- Podcast Manager
Castopod News & Activities
Recent News
Recent activities
bgreenlol added Castopod as alternative to Unstream - support artists directly- Dwev reviewed Castopod
Castopod is a podcast host that is Open Source, built for the fediverse / activitypub, and supports many modern Podcasting 2.0 features such as transcripts, chapters, and more.
- Dwev liked Castopod
alon_haramati added Castopod as alternative to Tone Music- Danilo_Venom updated Castopod
Danilo_Venom added Castopod as alternative to Audiobookshelf and PinePods
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What is Castopod?
Castopod is an open-source hosting platform for podcasters. It allows users to self-host their content, eliminating the need for intermediaries. The platform also enables interaction with listeners via the Fediverse, a decentralized social network. It offers promotional tools like video clips and soundbites creation for sharing on social media. Castopod provides comprehensive analytics compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD regulations, and IABv2 guidelines. It supports free and monetized publishing, including receiving tips and connecting to cryptocurrency networks. It also supports the Podcasting 2.0 movement, offering features like specifying locations, people, transcripts, chapters, etc.
Comments and Reviews
Castopod is a podcast host that is Open Source, built for the fediverse / activitypub, and supports many modern Podcasting 2.0 features such as transcripts, chapters, and more.